I request that the following be sent to Kppp in cipher:

Kppp. I request that you immediately obtain a visa from the German government for Shklovsky. I request that Lutovínov cease his opposition, which is both unlawful, inasmuch as there exists a decision of the Politburo that has not been contested by anyone, and incorrect in substance, inasmuch as no one is putting forward Shklovsky for high posts, but the matter concerns only assistance to his family and the utilization of a worker 260.

Lenin

I request that Kppp urgently and secretly convey to Thomas that I request him to transmit my letter to Levi and Zetkin immediately to the addressees, and I would ask that a copy be made of this letter and sent to me 261.

Lenin

Written May 7, 1921

Sent to Berlin

Published for the first time, from the manuscript